Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
coastal environs
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Blue Ash
In Hindi
Pitanga
Blue Ash plant
In German
Pitanga
Blue Ash Pflanze
In French
Pitanga
usine Blue Ash
In Spanish
Pitanga
planta de Blue Ash
In Greek
Pitanga
φυτό Blue Ash
In Portuguese
Pitanga
planta Blue Ash
In Polish
Pitanga
Blue Ash roślin
In Latin
Pitanga
Blue Ash herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Scrophulariales
Family
Myrtaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Pitanga and Blue Ash
Wondering what are the properties of Pitanga and Blue Ash? We provide you with everything About Pitanga and Blue Ash. Pitanga doesn't have thorns and Blue Ash doesn't have thorns. Also Pitanga does not have fragrant flowers. Pitanga has allergic reactions like Not Available and Blue Ash has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pitanga and Blue Ash and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pitanga and Blue Ash
Season and care of Pitanga and Blue Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Blue Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Blue Ash season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pitanga and Blue Ash Physical Information
Pitanga and Blue Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Blue Ash are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Care of Pitanga and Blue Ash
Care of Pitanga and Blue Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.